Irish Invoice Calculator
Build an invoice line by line: enter description, quantity, unit price, and the applicable VAT rate. Get the net total, VAT total, and gross total instantly — useful for sole traders and small Irish businesses.
How is this calculated?
For each line: net = quantity × unit price; VAT = net × VAT rate; gross = net + VAT. Totals are the sum of each column across all lines. Lines can use different VAT rates simultaneously (e.g. mixing standard 23% services with zero-rated books).
Frequently Asked Questions
What VAT rates apply in Ireland?
Standard rate is 23%. Reduced rate is 13.5% (building services, hairdressing, certain food). Second-reduced rate is 9% (newspapers, some hospitality, gas/electricity through 2026). Zero rate applies to food, children's clothing, books, and oral medicines.
Do I have to charge VAT as a sole trader?
Only if you're VAT-registered. You must register if your annual turnover exceeds €40,000 for services or €80,000 for goods (2026 thresholds). Below those, you can register voluntarily — useful if you mostly sell to other VAT-registered businesses (they reclaim the VAT).
Can I use this calculator for international invoices?
The calculator handles whatever VAT rate you select. For B2B sales to other EU countries, the reverse-charge mechanism applies (you don't add VAT but record it on your VIES return). For exports outside the EU, the rate is typically 0%. Speak to an accountant for cross-border specifics.
What information must an Irish VAT invoice contain?
Required by Revenue: invoice number, date, your name + address + VAT number, customer name + address (and VAT number for B2B EU), line item descriptions and quantities, unit price (excl. VAT), VAT rate per line, total ex-VAT, total VAT, total inc-VAT. This calculator covers the totals; the rest is up to your invoicing template.
When do I have to pay the VAT to Revenue?
VAT returns are typically bimonthly (every 2 months) for most businesses, due on the 19th of the month following the period. Larger businesses may file monthly; very small businesses may qualify for annual filing. The amount you remit is VAT collected on sales minus VAT paid on purchases.
Last updated: May 2026 · Rates sourced from Revenue